In fine quality, soft brown leather. Features zipper in the
front, push button closures at the waist, a single zippered
chest pocket and two additional hand warmer pockets. The
large cuff buttons are made of natural horn. The hardware is
all Soviet made as opposed to foreign made zippers and
buttons supplied by Lend-Lease. It is especially unusual to
see a Soviet "Молния" (Molniya or "Lightning" is the actual
word for a zipper in Russian language) logo stamped on the
slider. The liner is in gray cotton. The internal pocket has
sewn-in manufacturer's label of the Klara Tsetkin Garment
Factory in Moscow. There are vent holes with painted metal
grommets in the armpits.

This jacket is clearly copied from an American A-2 well
familiar to Soviet WW2 pilots, although with some
modifications. It is astonishingly well made, with many
details not usually found on the Soviet uniforms of WW2 or
early post-war era. This clearly shows that pilots were
receiving special treatment even in times of austerity,
unlike most other branches of the military, almost no cost
was spared to ensure that their equipment was up to the
highest standards.

Size is approximately Medium / Large. Measures approximately
46" at the chest under the armpits. Length from top of
collar to bottom hem 28". Length of sleeve from shoulder
seam 25". Uncommonly tall and big for a pilot's uniform of
the period.

In excellent condition. The leather is still healthy and
supple, with just modest wear that adds character but free
of tears, significant soiling, dry patches or other major
damage. The liner is likewise clean and sound. Just an
outstanding piece, and a very hard one to find.

The price is for the Jacket only, other items shown in our
photo (pilot's helmet, goggles, gimnasterka field shirt and
pants) are not included but may be available separately on
our website.